Scripture Focus: “Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom… but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me… that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.” — Jeremiah 9:23-24, KJV Righteousness is one of…
The word “gospel” simply means “good news.” But over time, many people have heard so many religious words, church traditions, personal opinions, and cultural arguments that the good news can start to feel buried. To rediscover the true gospel message, we do not need a new version of Christianity. We need to return to the heart of the message Jesus…
A compassionate look at how fear, distrust, community, and faith can shape what people believe—and how Christians can respond with truth and love. Maybe you have had this experience: someone you know and love—someone who prays, reads the Bible, goes to church, and sincerely wants to follow Jesus—shares a claim online that sounds shocking, suspicious, or hard to believe. You…
Idolatry is not only bowing down to a statue. Idolatry happens whenever something takes the place of God in our hearts. It can be power, money, comfort, race, nation, politics, reputation, or even a religious identity. Anything we trust, defend, or obey more than God can become an idol. When idolatry takes root, it does not stay harmless. It becomes…
Jesus calls us higher, not so we can feel important, but so we can learn His ways. On the mountain, Jesus teaches us how to live with humility, mercy, peace, purity, and faith. In Matthew 5, Jesus went up on a mountain and sat down to teach His disciples. This teaching is called the Sermon on the Mount. It begins…
Scripture Focus: “And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth…” — Acts 17:26, KJV The same God who made the heavens and the earth also made every person. Before we are known by our nation, culture, language, family, class, or opinion, we are first people created by God. …
In God we live, move, and have our being—so let our words build up, our actions show love, and our lives reflect His generous grace. To edify means to build up. In everyday words, it means helping someone become stronger, not weaker. It means using our words, actions, attitude, and influence to encourage, strengthen, and point people toward what is…
Scripture Focus: “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.” — Revelation 4:11, NIV In everything we say, support, defend, or believe, we should ask one simple question: Does it exalt Jesus Christ? If something honors His truth,…
Murmuring and complaining may feel like a way to let out frustration, but the truth is, they do not really change anything. Complaining does not fix the problem. It does not make our faith stronger. It does not give God glory. Most of the time, it only keeps our minds stuck on what hurts, what went wrong, and what feels…
